MerchantOfVenice

Great looking cars guys!

Thanks guys very helpful what about the silver accents on either side of the steering wheel?

Anyone?

Hi everyone What material are the paddle shifters made from? I’m hoping it’s some kind of metal and not plastic. Also the silver accents on either side of the steering wheel, what are these made from? Lastly can the shifting beep be switched off? Many thanks 😊

Hi Barry I saw that. Only negative is the white interior and mileage. Ideally I’m looking for a black interior with low miles as I plan on keeping it for a while.

Still looking. Genuine buyer.

Thanks guys for the replies. Im definitely not buying the car because of the sound system. I just want it to be the best it can be. Has anyone upgraded the speakers/amp etc? How do you find you w205? Thats the biturbo right?

Dear friends How is everyone? So the time has come to buy another v8. I say another because I had a C63 a few years ago but that love affair was short lived due to questionable build quality and random rattles. I bought a standard IS 250 SEL a year ago and liked it for its comfort. But sold it 6 months later. I do miss it. However it had no power. I know that’s not the intention of that engine...but it dawned on me that I need a v8. Even if I don’t use the power it’s good to know it’s there. I then began to look at IS-F. Not test driven one yet. But from what I have read it ticks many boxes. Subtle, reliable and a bit different. But also the C63 has reared it’s head but in 507 form. This is a rare car with engine internals from the SLS. Forged pistons etc. Lighter crank. When I owned my C63 the noise was tremendous at any speed. The thing bellowed. I am reading to get a similar experience from the ISF the exhaust would need to be changed as it’s a bit muted? Also I am reading indifferent things as regard to the ML sound system. Is it identical to the one in the SEL? If so you really had to crank that up. Is it possible to upgrade the speakers for a higher quality variant? Has anyone else gone from a C63 to an ISF or vice versa? Would love to hear opinions. Many thanks

Just to add preferred colour would be ultrasonic blue but would not rule out other colours depending upon condition and mileage 👍🏼

Thanks Steve. I’m looking for a 2012 or later. Or I might goto the dark side and get a 2013 C63 😇

Dear all Im looking for a late IS-F. No mods, low owners and mileage with full LSH. Please message if you have anything.

From what I can tell it sold and there was no reserve...

Thanks guys... wonder how much it was on auto trader... still 18k is a huge chunk for this car imo

14,700 miles...low enough but still a bit shocking!!! maybe some shill bidding going on?

I mean they are nice cars but this was a bit of a shock!

Hi guys, Was this actually worth 18k!!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-sc430-/224059148740?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=Lpl2tPB7T3VwYv0EHuu5gdxVQvA%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

Thanks guys for the heads up 👌

Hi all, I’m looking to buy an LS400. Must be low mileage and in excellent original condition. If anyone is selling please let me know. Many thanks

Hi guys hope all is well. I swapped out my puddle lights a few months ago with osram LEDs. No issues. Today I noticed that the puddle lights don't switch off entirely. You can see them dimming but not switching off completely. The only thing I did recently was remove the drivers door card to check a rattle. I made sure I connected everything back up properly. Any ideas please? Cheers all

I did see that but the clip on the back pushes against the battery itself and does not clip in?

Engine bay detailed 🙂

Dear friends, How are the contents of the boot arranged please? So the toolkit and warning triangle? If anyone has a picture showing the storage arrangement that would be great! Many thanks

Just a question re the battery. I fitted an original Lexus battery. On the left hand side there is a plug that has a clip on the back. Looks like it needs to be fitted somewhere but there is no obvious place? Any ideas please? Many thanks

Where can I buy it from and is it easy to fit? Cheers

I have heard a lot about the VL2 unit. Is it any good?